A man, identified simply as Rasaq, has revealed how he came to be in possession of three suspected human skulls.
According to The PUNCH, Rasaq, was arrested in Ayobo area of Lagos State, after he was found with the items during a stop and search operation.
When the cops noticed Rasaq holding a black nylon bag, they demanded to know what was inside, but he gave no reasonable response.
The policemen were alleged to have opened the bag to see what was inside and discovered three skulls.
Rasaq was alleged to have sobbed when he realized he had been apprehended, lamenting the fact that his life had been shattered.
The incident occurred on January 16, 2023.
In video recordings published on Twitter by a user, Olaoluwa, the suspect, was seen burying his face in shame while clothed in a blue shirt and brown trousers.
He said, “My daddy has died; you have already spoiled me, I saw the skulls inside the gutter this morning at Ayobo side. Ha, my life has spoiled, my life has spoiled.
“I am not taking them anywhere, they are for me; they are for my personal something. I know it is an offence, please.”
The case has been confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin.
He said, “The suspect’s name is Rasaki Asiwaju, 45. The case has been transferred to the State CID, Yaba. He was arrested during a stop-and-search operation.”